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H211 BPN

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,293 mi
Last recorded103,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH211 BPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 103,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 102,954 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,827 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 101,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 101,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 101,827 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 101,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 May 2017 101,827 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2016 101,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 98,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 81,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,054 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 88,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 76,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,370 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside sill

wipers poor

Pass 27 Dec 2007 68,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r water pipe? broken on board water tank?

service brake rear increase and decrease bit high

Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,055 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,854 miles

corrosion hole o/s/f inner wing NOT within 30cm of any suspention/sterring

oil leak

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H211 BPN is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H211 BPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H211 BPN is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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